What does this Ladder Safety online course cover?
This short course provides a detailed exploration into ladder safety. The course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before moving on to explain how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection. This is followed by a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and how they must be used. Next, the course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what Laws govern ladder safety
- Learn about the different ladder types
- Have an understanding on how to check a ladder safely at work and ladder inspections
- When and where to use a ladder and securing Ladders for use
- And finally, have a understanding about some common mistakes when using ladders
Course Modules
Module Number
Module Name
Pass % Required
Module1
What Laws Govern Ladder Safety?
Pass percentage required:70%
Module2
How to Check a Ladder Safely at Work and Ladder Inspections
Pass percentage required:70%
Module3
Different Ladder Types
Pass percentage required:70%
Module4
When and Where to Use a Ladder and Securing Your Ladder for Use
Pass percentage required:70%
Module5
Common Mistakes When Using Ladders
Pass percentage required:70%
Recommended system requirements
- Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
- Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1 Gb+ RAM
- Additional Software: Flash Player (latest version)
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)